All three of the Sutton Hoo style lyres whose construction I describe are made of maple with an oak soundboard, although other hardwoods should work as well. The first design, which I have not made, is intended to produce a working instrument without requiring the …

The lyre (/ ˈ l aɪər /) (from Greek λύρα and Latin lyra) is a stringed musical instrument that is classified by Hornbostel–Sachs as a member of the lute family of instruments.

Aug 16, 2024 · Understanding the lyre’s origins, construction, and cultural relevance provides deeper insight into its significance throughout history. The lyre’s origins trace back to ancient Mesopotamia, where early depictions and artifacts suggest its …

Mostert confirms the lyre's delicate sound, attributing the acoustic effect to the instrument's construction. "The strings on a lyre are generally stretched over a frame because of the force they exert," he says.

Dec 27, 1995 · Sufficient information exists about the Saxon lyre to permit reasonable reconstruction and play of the instrument, and that is the subject of this article. From the earliest times, depictions of lyres fall into two categories: those with seven or fewer strings and those with eight or more strings.

This paper explores the work of three figures today who are reclaiming ancient lyre construction: Temesgen Hussein, Michalis Georgiou, and Michael Levy. The exploration of ancient roots begins in Ethiopia and travels through Greece and the Middle East.

Construction. The lyre is formed of a soundbox, to which are attached two arms that run parallel to its surface. At their outer ends, the arms are joined by a crossbar, often called a yoke. The lyre's strings are attached to the crossbar and the part of the soundbox furthest from the crossbar.

The Anglo-Saxon Lyre is a five to seven (mostly six) string instrument used throughout northern Europe during the early middle ages. Known variously as a lyre, cithara, rotte, hearpe, etc., it has a couple of forms.

The Saxon Lyre: History, Construction and Playing Techniques - Figures by Dofinn-Hallr Morrisson and Thóra Sharptooth